"The new AMG G 63 brings driving performance to the segment of unadulterated off-road vehicles in unexpected form," says the boss of Mercedes-AMG, Tobias Moers.

The Mercedes-AMG G63 will arrive in Australia later this year.Daimler AG

"It was important for us to tie in with the original character on account of the cult status the G63 enjoys with our customers and fans.

"The vehicle has nevertheless reached a completely new dimension in terms of technology with the 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine as well as in combination with the off-road characteristics, the agility and the vehicle dynamics achieved.

"This applies to the entire G-Class model series. Mercedes-AMG is responsible for their suspension and chassis development as well as V8 competence."

The Mercedes-AMG G63 will arrive in Australia later this year.Daimler AG

The Mercedes-AMG G63 will arrive in Australia later this year.Daimler AG

The Mercedes-AMG G63 will arrive in Australia later this year.Daimler AG